Job Description

Overview
We're seeking an accounting technician to be part of a team responsible for general accounting and financial reporting, including the complete and accurate accounting of all transactions; the timely administration of the accounting of all funds received; the back-end management of the payment processes for all corporate and claims payments issued; and the review of GST/PST payments.
How you'll make a difference: You'll help protect the financial integrity of B.C.'s workers' compensation system, ensuring we serve British Columbians now and in the future.
Where you'll work
What you'll do
As an accounting technician, you will:

• Maintain the General Ledger system, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the information in the WorkSafeBC books of accounts
• Monitor and ensure the integrity of the "cradle to grave" flow of financial data from the various operational systems into the General Ledger
• Oversee the accurate recording of all WorkSafeBC cash inflows and outflows by reconciling all WorkSafeBC's bank accounts on a monthly basis
• Manage the back-end of the payment processes for all corporate and claims payments issued by WorkSafeBC to ensure accurate and timely payments to injured workers, employers, and providers
• Manage the self-insured employer accounts, and the accounting for the Pensioners Retirement Benefits fund
• Determine the most appropriate disposition and allocation of third-party litigation settlement funds

Is this a good fit for you?
We are looking for someone who can:

• Exercise judgement in filtering relevant information, review and analyze information, identify existing and potential problems and provide solutions and recommendations
• Provide quality customer service exhibiting diplomacy and professionalism
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to a variety of audiences

Your Experience and Educational Background:

• A university degree in commerce, business administration, or a related field
• A professional accounting designation (i.e. CPA), or completion of a minimum of 3 modules of the CPA program.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in posting general ledger entries, payment processing, bank reconciliation and recording cash inflows and outflows
• Working knowledge of the following systems: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliation systems, and online banking

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Important to know
Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Consent to a criminal record check Successfully meet two different criminal record clearances, one of which meets the legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review Act to work with children and/or vulnerable adults. Or successfully meet the legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review Act to work with children and/or vulnerable adults.
• Confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada

Who we are
At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We're honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.
What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?
It's challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.
Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflect the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.
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Our benefits
As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work -- and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire
• 3 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
• Extensive health care and dental benefits
• Optional leave and earned-time-off arrangements
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)

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Salary: $35.81/Hourly
Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately; however, must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email when you submit your application.

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